James May: The Reassembler
James May reassembles miscellaneous objects which have been stripped down to their constituent parts, gaining an insight into their intricacies and the way in which they were designed and built.
- 2016-2022
- 3 seasons
- Documentary
James May reassembles miscellaneous objects which have been stripped down to their constituent parts, gaining an insight into their intricacies and the way in which they were designed and built.
Season 2 Episode Guide
4 Episodes 2016 - 2017
Episode 1
Christmas: Hornby Train Set
45 mins
In this festive special James reassembles all 138 tiny components that make up the Christmas present that set him on the path of mechanical interest and reassembly - The Hornby Flying Scotsman with realistic chuffing sounds.
Episode 2
Food Mixer
45 mins
James May reassembles the 135 parts that make up the 1960s Kenwood Chef a701a food mixer.
Episode 3
Mini Motorcycle
45 mins
James reassembles a 1970s Honda Z50A Mini Trail Motorcycle with its 303 parts.
Episode 4
Portable Record Player
45 mins
The portable record player helped give birth to the teenager and spark a musical revolution. James May pieces together the 195 parts that make up the 1963 Dansette Bermuda.
